Assistant Manager I (Technology Transfer and Business Development) (Post Ref.: 25/288)

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Assistant Manager I (Technology Transfer and Business Development)
Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer
(Post Ref.: 25/288)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the University’s technology transfer (TT) and commercialisation strategies
• Manage the University’s Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio, identify and protect the University’s inventions and innovations
• Promote the University’s inventions and technologies to potential licensees, industry partners and government fund providers in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and beyond
• Develop technology marketing initiatives, organise promotional events and marketing activities, prepare marketing and presentation materials
• Work on licensing agreements and other commercialisation deals
• Organise briefing and training sessions
• Co-ordinate and prepare reports and data as required
• Develop and maintain the technology transfer website and database
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Requirements

• A good bachelor’s degree and preferably a higher degree
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience
• Proven experience in TT, business development and event management
• Sound knowledge in IP management and licensing
• Solid experience in corporate report writing and compiling statistical reports
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both verbal and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Travelling and site visits may be occasionally required

Salary and Fringe Benefits
The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits and mandatory provident fund and gratuity.

Application Procedure
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We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

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